Mashable: Saudi Arabia has issued a call to its Muslim citizens to search for the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah. The Supreme Court of the Kingdom made the announcement, urging individuals to look for the moon on the evening of June 6, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qadda.

In a statement released by the Supreme Court, Muslims across the Kingdom were encouraged to engage in the tradition of moon-sighting to determine the start of the sacred month. The sighting is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, 29th Dhu Al Qadda, according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar.

NEWS | The Supreme Court calls on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to investigate the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday, 29 Dhu al-Qadah 1445 H, corresponding to 6 June 2024.

The sighting of the crescent will confirm the days of Hajj, including the Day of Arafah… pic.twitter.com/ntfYuoMwIo — Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) June 5, 2024

Those who are able to spot the crescent moon with the naked eye or through binoculars are requested to inform the nearest court. Witnesses are also urged to register their testimony at the court or seek assistance from the nearest center to facilitate the process.

The sighting of the moon holds significant importance in Islamic countries, including the UAE, where it marks the anticipation of a public holiday for Dhu Al Hijjah. Depending on the moon-sighting results, residents in the Emirates could enjoy a break of four to five days. An official announcement regarding the holiday is expected soon.